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Another five victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack have been released by their abductors, The development was confirmed by Tukur Mamu the lead negotiator for the victims of the kidnap saga.
Those released on Tuesday are
Prof. Mustapha Umar, Imam
Akibu Lawal,
Abubakar Ahmed Rufai,
Mukthar Shuaibu and
Sidi Aminu Sharif
It is not however clear if ransom was paid for their release.
So far, 37 victims have regained their freedom. The number of those still in captivity now stands at 35.
Gunmen had on March 28 blown up the rail track, killing some and abducting others.
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